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Hi, I’m Nathan Hoste, a visual designer with over 15 years of experience spanning education, game design, toy products, and avatar creation. I specialize in user-centered visuals, art direction, 2D animation, and designing immersive experiences that are as personal as they are fun. From leading avatar systems at Learning A-Z to shaping the Rainbow Loom brand at Choon’s Design, I thrive on collaboration with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver thoughtful assets. I’m passionate about mentoring emerging designers, turning complex challenges into intuitive experiences, and crafting visuals that engage students and players alike.…Hi, I’m Nathan Hoste, a visual designer with over 15 years of experience spanning education, game design, toy products, and avatar creation. I specialize in user-centered visuals, art direction, 2D animation, and designing immersive experiences that are as personal as they are fun. From leading avatar systems at Learning A-Z to shaping the Rainbow Loom brand at Choon’s Design, I thrive on collaboration with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver thoughtful assets. I’m passionate about mentoring emerging designers, turning complex challenges into intuitive experiences, and crafting visuals that engage students and players alike.

Nathan Hoste

Illustrator, Art Director, Concept Artist, +6

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Hi, I’m Nathan Hoste, a visual designer with over 15 years of experience spanning education, game design, toy products, and avatar creation. I specialize in user-centered visuals, art direction, 2D animation, and designing immersive experiences that are as personal as they are fun. From leading avatar systems at Learning A-Z to shaping the Rainbow Loom brand at Choon’s Design, I thrive on collaboration with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver thoughtful assets. I’m passionate about mentoring emerging designers, turning complex challenges into intuitive experiences, and crafting visuals that engage students and players alike.…Hi, I’m Nathan Hoste, a visual designer with over 15 years of experience spanning education, game design, toy products, and avatar creation. I specialize in user-centered visuals, art direction, 2D animation, and designing immersive experiences that are as personal as they are fun. From leading avatar systems at Learning A-Z to shaping the Rainbow Loom brand at Choon’s Design, I thrive on collaboration with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver thoughtful assets. I’m passionate about mentoring emerging designers, turning complex challenges into intuitive experiences, and crafting visuals that engage students and players alike.

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Hi, I’m Nathan Hoste, a visual designer with over 15 years of experience spanning education, game design, toy products, and avatar creation. I specialize in user-centered visuals, art direction, 2D animation, and designing immersive experiences that are as personal as they are fun.

From leading avatar systems at Learning A-Z to shaping the Rainbow Loom brand at Choon’s Design, I thrive on collaboration with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver thoughtful assets. I’m passionate about mentoring emerging designers, turning complex challenges into intuitive experiences, and crafting visuals that engage students and players alike.

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Work Experience

Senior Visual Designer at Learning A-Z

July 1, 2016 - November 1, 2023

Led the design of high-quality visual assets and avatar systems for a SaaS EdTech platform, creating engaging gameplay elements and reward systems (badges, currency-based interactions). Coordinated across design and engineering to reframe challenges into intuitive user experiences that boosted student and teacher engagement. Mentored junior designers and contributed to the product’s overall design direction.

Graphic Artist at Choon’s Design

February 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016

Unified the brand’s presence across Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest; contributed to the design and rollout of four new products for mass market distribution; supervised product photography and lighting for packaging; prepared print-ready artwork and color separations; developed pattern libraries and maintained brand consistency across channels.

Graphic Designer / Developer at AJM Packaging Corp.

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Led UI design strategy for a Flash-delivered educational game for children aged 7-10; designed virtual goods, and contributed to game design and implementation.

Graphic Designer / Developer at QLT / Kabongo

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Unified the brand’s presence across social platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest); managed the design and rollout of multiple products; created marketing materials and packaging assets for international markets.